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China and UN chief discuss climate action at COP31
China’s Vice-President Han Zheng met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Antalya, Turkey, during the COP31 leaders’ summit.
Han said China is committed to its climate goals, including targets for non-fossil electricity and the share of electricity in final energy use by 2030.
He also pointed to China’s 2035 climate commitment, announced by President Xi Jinping last year.
China and the UN want stronger cooperation on climate action, including support for developing countries that lack funding, technology and capacity to meet their climate commitments.
Guterres said China’s actions on climate change have exceeded its promises and praised its role in renewable energy.
Both sides said COP31 should deliver progress and shared decisions as the world faces rising temperatures and other climate challenges.
They said they expect to continue working together, but gave no specific next steps.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the COP31 leaders’ summit in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 10.
They discussed climate action, international cooperation and the challenges developing countries face in meeting their climate commitments.
Han cited China’s climate targets, including a goal for non-fossil energy to account for 50% of electricity generation by 2030.
Guterres praised China’s climate efforts and said the UN relies on its contribution and support.
Both expressed hopes for COP31 to produce progress and a positive signal for global climate action.
- Who
- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
- What
- They discussed climate action and international cooperation during a meeting.
- When
- November 10, 2026, local time.
- Where
- Antalya, Türkiye, during the COP31 leaders’ summit.
- Why
- They discussed global climate cooperation and prospects for progress at COP31.
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- Meeting date
- November 10, 2026
- Meeting place
- Antalya, Türkiye
- China’s 2030 target
- Non-fossil energy to make up 50% of electricity generation
- China’s 2030 target
- Electricity to account for 35% of final energy consumption
- Summit
- COP31 leaders’ summit
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What people are saying
We emphasize that words must be honored and actions must follow.
China says what it does, and its actual actions always exceed its commitments.
The United Nations’ actions currently rely heavily on China’s contribution and support.